Bavarian Alps

Watzmann traverse

Germany's most famous ridge tour: from Wimbachbrücke up to the Watzmannhaus and the Hocheck, along the exposed ridge with cables over the Mittelspitze (2,713 m) to the Südspitze and down to the Wimbachgrieshütte. A very long day for experienced, sure-footed hikers.

Watzmann traverse
Distance
14.8 km
Ascent
2,091 m
Highest point
2,713 m
Difficulty
Very demanding
Collabs along the route
7
Busiest months
August

Elevation profile

Watzmann traverse: 14.8 km with 2,091 m of ascent, between 634 m and 2,713 m. Each yellow pole is a place along the route that creators tagged; the taller, the more collabs.
Stages
StagekmElevation
Watzmannhaus6.81,930 m
Hocheck9.02,651 m
Mittelspitze9.42,713 m
Südspitze10.82,712 m
Wimbachgrieshütte14.81,327 m

The route in 3D

The route in red on the real terrain, with its stages in white and the places creators tagged in yellow. Tilt and turn the map, or fly along the route.

Collabs along Watzmann traverse

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This page shows where creators have been, it is not a route description. Check the conditions, the weather and the local rules (for example the national park's) before you go, and take the right gear.